Footnotes

Number of Number of

Years. Pupils. Degrees.

1819–20 37 7

1820–1 93 13

1821–2 138 37

1822–3 171 51

1823–4 200 47

1824–5 234 57

1825–6 281 65

1826–7 190 53

1827–8 152 53

1828–9 206 40

1829–30 199 81

1830–1 210 52

1831–2 215 74

1832–3 222 69

1833–4 262

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Total 2,810 699

"It is believed from this view of it that for its vigorous prosperity and the rapid increase of its classes, the Medical School of Transylvania is without a parallel. Certainly in the United States there is nothing comparable to it. At the commencement of the present century, when the Medical School of Philadelphia had been in operation about forty years, it did not number more, we believe, than 200 pupils. It now contains about 400—rumor says a few more. In thirty-three years, then, that school has added about 200 to its classes, while in less than half that time the school of Transylvania has formed a class of 262. This is the highest eulogy the institution can receive." (Doctor Caldwell to Lexington Medical Society, 1834, "On the Impolicy of Multiplying Schools of Medicine.")

"Yours most truly, N. R. Smith."

Letter to Doctor Smith from the Faculty: "Dear Sir: The receipt of your communication informing us that circumstances beyond your control would oblige you to resign the chair of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Medical Department of Transylvania University at the end of the present session, renders some expression of sentiment on our part both just and appropriate. Permit us, therefore, to assure you that we receive the information of your intended resignation with regret, and that nothing would have afforded us more gratification than the certainty of your continuance among us as a fellow-citizen and colleague. The intercourse which has existed between us for the three years during which we have been associated has been of the most harmonious and pleasant character, and the ability with which you have performed the duties of your chair increases the reluctance with which we give up the expectations of a longer co-operation with you under the auspices of Transylvania University. With the most sincere wishes for your continued increase in fame and prosperity, we remain your friends and colleagues.

The Medical Faculty of Transylvania University.,

"Robert Peter, Dean."

(From History of Medical Department of Transylvania University and its Faculty, by William Jeptha Calvert, M. D.)

N. B.—The Reverend Wright Merrick was appointed to the above vacancy.

Transcriber's Note:

The footnotes have been moved to the end of the book with the exception of the footnotes for tables.

Footnote 19: Added period after "tem" in "elected President, pro tem".

Footnote 88: Added period after "prosperity" in "influence upon its prosperity".

Pg 148 "His success was progressive this article exemplifying" retained as printed.

Pg 173 Added comma after "117" in "Writings of 117".

Pg 173 Removed comma after "Charles," in "Caldwell, Doctor Charles,".

Pg 174 Added comma after "51" in "autobiography of 49, 50, 51".

Pg 174 Added comma after "69" in "experience of Doctor Peter 69 70".

Pg 177 Removed comma after "W," in "Dudley, Doctor Benjamin W,".

Pg 180 Removed comma after "1842," in "University under the Methodists, 1842,".

Pg 184 Removed comma after "instituted," in "Transylvania University first instituted,".

Pg 186 Added comma after "94" in "Owen, Doctor David Dale 94".

Pg 193 Added comma after "Winter" in "Winter Elisha I".

Pg 193 Removed comma after "P.," in "Yandell, Doctor Lunsford P.,".

Otherwise, archaic and inconsistent spelling and hyphenation retained.